DIABETES

By: Taylen, Hailey, Tyler, and Dakota

KEY VOCABULARY:

• Diabetes: a disease that prevents the body from converting food into energy.
• Insulin: is a hormone produced by the pancreas.
• Types 1 diabetes: is a condition in which the immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
• Type 2 diabetes: is a condition in which the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.

Type 1: when the body fails to produce insulin
Type 2: when the body can't effectively use the insulin it produces

A healthy diet, good exercise, and plenty of sleep most people can maintain a healthy lifestyle.

DIAGNOSING DIABETES

SYMPTOMS

• Frequent urination
• Excessive thist
• Unexplained weight loss
• Extreme hunger
• Sudden vision change

MORE SYMPTONS

• Sudden vision change
• Tingling of hands and feet
• Dry skin
• Bad sores
• More infections than usual

TRREAMENTS

• There is no cure for diabetes!
• Type 1: daily insulin injections
• Type 2: daily oral medication or diet changes

PREVENTION

• Healthy weight
• Physical activity
• Good diet

FUN FACTS

• The pancreas stops working.
• Although some people have some or all of these symptoms for a short time others may have some for years.
• During the 1990 diabetes were rare to prevent among the thirties.
• Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the u.s.